K00.3 vs K03.6
K00.3 (Mottled teeth) compared with K03.6 (Deposits [accretions] on teeth), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. K00.3 carries an Excludes2 note covering K03.6: “deposits [accretions] on teeth (K03.6)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| K00.3Mottled teeth | K03.6Deposits [accretions] on teeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Mottled teeth is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K00.3). | Deposits [accretions] on teeth is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K03.6). |
| Includes | Dental fluorosis Mottling of enamel Nonfluoride enamel opacities | Betel deposits [accretions] on teeth Black deposits [accretions] on teeth Extrinsic staining of teeth NOS Green deposits [accretions] on teeth |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources